2014 SEAT MII 1.0L Petrol · WP14 NFX

The vehicle presents a mixed maintenance history despite its low mileage. In the most recent test in February 2026 at 40,959 miles, the car passed but flagged with a minor exhaust gas leak. This suggests a developing issue with the manifold or piping that requires attention before it results in an emissions failure in future tests. This follows a failure in January 2025 at 38,511 miles, where the tester identified imbalanced brakes across the rear axle. The lack of effort on the nearside rear wheel indicates a sticking caliper or seized hydraulic mechanism that was present during that specific inspection. At 40,959 miles over twelve years, this SEAT has averaged only approximately 3,400 miles per year. While this low usage typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, it often leads to secondary issues such as brake corrosion or the degradation of rubber seals. The failure in February 2024 at 36,698 miles was due to an excessive oil leak from the oil filter. While the vehicle passed immediately following that, the recurring appearance of fluid leaks and brake imbalances suggests the owner may have been reactive to faults rather than performing preventative maintenance. A buyer should specifically inspect the rear braking system to ensure the imbalance noted in 2025 was fully rectified and is not recurring. The minor exhaust leak identified in 2026 also warrants a physical check to determine if it is simple surface or structural corrosion. Given the low annual mileage, the inspection should also check for cracking in suspension bushes and perished tyres, which are common in vehicles that sit stationary for long periods.